Window barrier



1,633,848 l.. BANDRIDGE WINDOW BARRIER june 28. 1927.

Filed vSep1..15, 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 June 28 1927 1 BANDRIDGE `WI NDOW BARRIER Filed se'pt.15, 1926 2 sheets-sheet A2 ably connected under the Patented .lune 28, 1927.

tlNlTEl) STATES LIZZIE BANDRIDGE, 0F WICHITA, KANSAS.

WINDOW BARRIER.

Application filed September 15, 1926. Serial No. 135,631.

rlhe present invention relates to an openwork barrier for windows or other openings in a building for preventing burglars or any other unauthorized persons from gaining access to a building, and aims to yprovide al novel and improved device of` thischaracter which may be conveniently removedy from a window, or the like,'in case of fire or for any other unknownreason, saiddevice being so constructed as to permit disconnection thereof from the inside of the window only,

thus preventing ypersons on the exterior ofthe building disconnecting the barrier from the window.

Another object provision of a shield vcarried by the lower portion of the barrier adapted to engage over a window sill, said shield extending downwardly of the sill and having on its undersurface locking means for retaining the barrier in place, the shield being so constructed as to prevent persons on the outside of the building reaching through the barrier and disconnecting said locking means.

A further object of the invention is to provide a bar hinged at one end to a window frame, while the opposite end is received in a bracket at the opposite side of the frame, and a flexible element connected to the free end of the bar with its opposite end detachshield, said barbeing arranged to aid in supporting the barrier `in place against inward pressure on the barrier in order to forcethe same from the window frame. l

It is also an object of the invention topro-l vide a barrier of theabove indicated charac-.

Which is simple and substantial in con-V ter,

which can be manufactured ecostruction, nomically, ficient and practical in use.

With the foregoing` andother objects in view, which will be apparent as thefdescription proceeds, the invention resides in the construction and arrangement ofparts, as hereinafter described and claimed,it being understood that changes can be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the'invention.

The invention is illustrated in the aceom- 1 panying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is an interior view of a window frame, showing my improved barrier attached thereto, l

Figure 2 is a vertical section taken on line 2 2 of Figure 1,

ofthe invention is the and which will bethorouhgly efy Figure 3 is `a perspective view of the barrier removed from the window frame,

Figure 4l, is a perspective view of a window frame showing the various means thereon for connecting the barrier thereto,

Figure 5 is a'horizontal cross section taken on lineof Figure 1, l

Figure 6 is a similar view taken on line 6 6 of Figure 1, and

Figure 7 is an elevation showing the top edge of the barrier and the means for connecting the top of the barrier to the window frame. f

Referring to the drawings,'the letter a indicates a window frame having the side facing plates Zn, sill c, and lower facing plate d, to whichmy` improved window barrier is to be attached. In carrying outthe invention, the numeral 10 designates a rectangular frame, constructed of side bars 11 and 12,

at 16, to the side bars 11 and 12, while the top bar 13 is Vsecured to the upper ends of the sidebars 11 and 12 in a similar manner.-

The top bar'13 and the upstanding flange 15 of the shield bothhave their outer ends 0H- set, as at 17, so that said bar 13 and flange 15 will have the surfaces thereof contacting with the window frame flush with the surfaces of the lside bars 11 and 12.

Arranged approximately midway ofthe heightl of the frame 1Q and having its opposite ends secured to the side bars 11 and 12 is a cross ybar 18, which is offset throughout the major portion vthereof intermediate its ends for a purpose which will be set forth as the description proceeds. Extending vertically with the side bars 11 and 12 and having their opposite ends secured to the upper bar 13 and the flange 15 is a series of spaced bars orribs 19. The bars or ribs 19 have their edges extending inwardly and outwardly` surfaces of the topk bar 13 and liange 15.y The bars or ribs 19 are. secured intermediate their ends by means of welding'or the like to the cross bar 18 so as to prevent flexing of the kbars or ribs.

The upper ends of the side bars 11 and 12 are bent at right angles and extend outwardly away from each other, as at 21, so as to provide side extension plates having openings 22 therein which are adapted to receive upstanding prongs 23 carried by plate mem` bers 24 secured to the upper portion of the -itacing plates Z) oi' the window irame. The extension members 21 and prongs 23 i'orm means for rigidly attaching` the upper end of the barrier trame to the upper portion ot the window frame.

The shield 14 has a horizontal surface 25 thereon which lies over the sill c of the window trame and a depending apron portion 26 which extents down over the lower tacing plate (Z. 0n the inside of the apron 26 is secured a pair of eye members 27, `said eye members being spaced sufiiciently apart and a sufficient distance from the ends ot the apron so as to eliminate the danger of a person on the `outside ot a building from reaching between the bars and under the apron to the eyes. @n the lower facing plate d is secured a pair of hool members 28 which are adapted to be engaged in the eyes 27 on the apron for securing the lower portion et the barrier trame to the lower portion of the window frame.

Mounted on one o'l the facing plates l) of the window trame approximately midway of its height is a bracket 29 which is hingedly connected to one end ot a bar 30. On the opposite i'ace plate of the window frame is a U-shaped bracket 31 which is adapted to receive the free end of the bar 30 so as to prevent further downward mov-ement of the bar or side movement of the bar. Att-ached to the free end of the bar 30 is a chain 32 or any other suitable ieiible element, which has in turn hook 33 which is adapted to be engaged in an eye 34V also secured to the lower facing plate d. Extending outwardly from the shield 14 is a hook-shaped eye 35 through which the chain is adapted to be extended while passing downwardly to the eye 34 so as to retain the chain in proper position. The bar` 30 is swung to the position indicated in. Figure 1 after the barrier has been arranged in position. It can be seen that the bar.30 will aid in supporting the barrier i'raine so as to prevent inward pressure on the barrier frame for 'forcing the same away from the window frame.

TWhen itis desired to attach the barrier trame'toa window frame, the barrier frame is raised andthe openings 22 in the extensions 21 arranged over the npstanding prongs 23. By then lowering the barrier frame and allowing the prongs 23 to extend into the eyes 22, the upper end of the barrier frame will be arranged in proper position. rlhe lower end of the barrier trame is thenpswung towards the window frame so that the shield 14 extends over the window sill. By then engaging the hook members attached to its opposite end a 28 into the eyes 27 on the inner surface otI the apron 26 ot the shield 14, the lower portion of the barrier frame will be secured in position. Then the bar 30V is swung downwardly until the free end thereof is engaged in the U-shaped bracket 31. By then engaging the hook 33 on the lower eud et' the chain 32 in the eye 34, the barrier trame will be locked in position. lt can be seen that a person on the outside of the building cannot reach between the bars or ribs 19 and under the shield 14 to disengage the hooks 33 and 28 from the eyes 34 and 27. In case of lire, or for any other unknown reason, a person inside ot the building may easily disconnect the barrier frame from the window so as to permit access through the window opening.

The device will not only be effective 'for preventing unauthorized persons entering through a window opening, but will also serve the purposes of preventing a person walking in his sleep from accidentally talling through the window frame, the device also preventing small children who are playing or climbing dentally falling through the window trame.

BY Providing the Y barrier at a window frame, a person sleeping in a room Amay feel at ease to open the windows without danger ol. being disturbed by unauthorized persons. 'Otten a person sleeping in a room without a window barrier keeps the windows tightly closed because of fear, thus the room has no ventilation during the period the party is sleeping. lVith my improved device ape plied to a window trame, a person may-feel at ease at all times.

The barrier lies iiat against the window frame so as to permit the shade to be raised and lowered over the same without interfering with the eiiciency of the shade. The barrier will prevent thek shade from being blown outwardly while the sashes of the window are open, thus eliminating the `danger ot' cracking the sash. It is to be noted that the window barrier doesnot extend entirely up to the top of the upper sash, so as to permit a small space open at the top ot the trame. l/Vhen my improved barrier is used vupon windows elevated a. sujliic'ient height from the ground to eliminate the danger of unauthorized persons entering the same, the barrier frame need not extend upwardly past the upper portion of the lower sash. In such cases the barrier trame is not used asa burglar prooi device but is only used for the purpose of preventing a person accidentally falling through the window frame.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is:

1. In combination with a window frame ot a barriert'rame constructed of openwork having eyes at its upper end, prong members around a window from acci# len carried by the window i' 'ame forenga'ging into said eyes, a shield arranged on the lowe`r portion of said barrier-frame and' extending below the window opening', and securing elements arranged under saidshield for attaching the lower end of the barrier frame to the window frame, said securing elements preventing upward movement of the barrier frame for disengaging said prongs 'from said eyes. v A a 2. In combination with a window frame of a barrier frame constructed of ope-nworlr, means on the upper end of the barrier frame for attaching the same to a window trame, a shield arranged on the lowerfportion of said barrier 'frame and extending below the window opening, and securing elements arranged under said shield Jfior vattaching the lower end of the barrier trame to the window frame. s

3. In combination with a window frame of a barrier frame constructed of openwork, a shield arranged upon the lower portion of the barrier frame and extending below the window openino', securing elements arranged under said shield for securing the lower portion of the barrier frame to the window window frame and extending across the barrier frame, and means attached to said bary and secure-d under the shield for holding the bar across the barrier trame.

4. In combination with a window frame of a barrier frame constructed of openworlr having eyes at its upper end, prong members carried by the window trarne for engaging in said eyes, a shield member arranged on the. lower portion of said barrier frame and extending below the window opening, securing elements arranged under the shield for attaching the lower end of the barrier frame to the window frame, a bar hingedly connected to the windowframe and adapte-d to extend across the same and i engage the barrier frame for supporting the same against inward pressure, and means attached to .said bar and secured under said shield for holding said bar in position.

5. In combination with a window frame of a barrier frame constructed of openwork, means at the upper end of said barrier frame for attaching the sam-e to a window framea shield member arranged at the lower end of the barrier frame having a horizontal portionior engaging over the sill of the window frame and a Idepending apron portion eX-. tending over the lower tace platel of they frame, and means attached tothe underside of said apron and to the lower face plate for attaching the lower end of the barrier frame to the window frame.

6. In combination with a window frame of a barrier frame constructed ot openwork, means at the upper end ot said barrier frame for attaching the same to a window frame, a

frame, a pivoted bar secured to thev shield member arranged at the lower end of the barrier frame having a horizontal portion for engaging over the sill of the Window frame and a depending apron portion extending over therlower face plate'of the trame, means attached "to the .underside of said apron and to the lewe-1' face plate for attaching the lower end of the barrier frame to the window frame, a bar hingedly connected tothe window frame and extending across the same, andmeans attached to thel bar and secured under the apron of the shield for holding the bar in position.

7. In combination with a window frame of a barrier frame constructed of a rectangular frame structure, and a series .of vertically extending bars, extension plates carried by the upper end of said barrier frame and extending away from each other, upstanding prong members secured to the window frame and engaging said extension members, a shield arranged at the lower portion of said barrier frame, and means arranged under saidshield for securing the lower portion of the barrier trame to the window frame.

8. In combination with a window frame ot' a barrier frame constructed of side bars,

`top cross bar, a shield member at the lower end of the frame having an upturned' flange secured at its opposite ends to said side bars, and a series of vertical bars secured to the top cross bar and to the flange of said shield; means at the upper end of said barrier frame for attaching the same to the window frame, a depending apron carried by said shield member and extendingy below the window opening, and means arranged under said depending shield for attaching the lower portion of the barrier frame to the window frame. j

9. In combination with a window frame of a barrier frame constructed of side bars, top cross bar, a shield member at the lower rend of the frame having an upturned flat ge secured at its opposite ends to saidside bars, and a series of vertical bars secured to the top cross bar and to the iange of said shield; means at the upper end of said barrier frame for attaching the same to the window frame, a depending apron carried byvsaid shield member and extending below the window opening, means arranged under said depending shield for attaching the lower portion of the barrier frame to the window frame, a bar hingedly connected at one end to one side of the window frame` a U-shaped bracket secured to the window frame at the opposite side where said bar is hinged for receiving the free end ofsaid bar, a chain attached to the free end of said bar, and means arranged under the shield for detachably connecting said chain.

. 10. In combination with a window frame of a barrier frame constructed of side bars,

top cross bar, a shieldmember at the lower end of the framehaving an upturned flai'ige secured at its opposite ends to said side bars, and a series of Vertical bars secured to the top cross bar and to the flange of said shield; means at the upper end of said barrier frame for attaching the same to the Window frame, a depending apron Carried by said shield member and extending below the Window opening, means arranged under' said depending shield foi' attaching the lower portion of the barrier frame to the Window frame,

a bar hingedly connected; at one end to one side of the Window frame, a U-shapedbracket secured to the Window frame at the oppo: site side Where said bar is hinged Jfor re-4 means arranged under saidv shield for at- 20 taoliing said chain.

In testimony whereof, I have aiixed my signa-ture.

Lizzie DANDRiDGE. 

